Equinox FWD V6-3.4L (2007)
Important: Inspecting transaxle fluid level when not at normal temperature can give an incorrect measurement. The transaxle fluid
expands when warm.
9. Remove the indicator and inspect the level and the condition of the oil on the indicator:
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Transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature (1)
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Transmission fluid level if cold (2)
10. If the fluid level is incorrect inspect for the following conditions:
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Fluid below level, inspect for a leak. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis or Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks. See: Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Fluid Leak Diagnosis
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Fluid above level, inspect for contamination of the fluid.
Important: The tranaxle uses T-IV fluid, GM P/N 88900925 (Canadian P/N 22689186). The fluid is normally red in color. The oil may
darken in color with more miles on a vehicle.
11. Inspect the condition of the fluid for the following conditions:
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Excessively dirty with particles in the fluid
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If there are no driveablity concerns, replace the fluid. Refer to Transaxle Fluid Replacement.
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If driveablity concerns are present disassemble and inspect for a cause.
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Burnt smell
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Inspect for the correct fluid.
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Inspect for conditions that may of cause overheating of the transmission fluid.
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If there are no driveablity concerns, replace the fluid. Refer to Transaxle Fluid Replacement.
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If driveablity concerns are present disassemble and inspect for cause.
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Inspect the transmission oil cooler system for functioning properly. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test.
See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
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Black in color
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Disassemble the transaxle and inspect for components that may have over heated.
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Inspect the transmission oil cooler system for functioning properly. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test.
See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
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Milky or white tint in color from coolant or water
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Inspect for failure of the transaxle oil cooler. Refer to Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission. See: Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission
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Inspect for missing or improperly routed vent hose.
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Inspect for missing fill plug.
12. Install the fluid level indicator.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
13. Install the fluid indicator bolt.
Tighten the fluid indicator bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
